Information: The festival will feature food, carnival rides, contests, a bag tournament, a softball tournament and children’s activities. Music will be provided by the Sensations, Audio Drive, Too White Crew, Stroker Red, Derek Luttrell, Drew Baldridge, Southern Charm, Olivia Dvorak and others. The annual Hairbangers Ball will be held from 10 p.m. to midnight tonight on the main stage.

Information: The Rockford Park District and Big Hat Rodeo will put on the event, which features bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, tie down roping, cowgirls barrel racing and bull riding. Pre-show activities include “Meet the Cowboys” and a behind-the-scenes tour.

Contact: 815-987-8809; rockfordparkdistrict.org

Bubbling over with fun

The South Beloit Firefighter’s Association will hold its sixth annual corn boil from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the South Beloit City Park, 400 Winnebago Street.

Kids can jump around in the bounce houses while their parents visit the flea market or car show. There will also be sand volleyball and bean bag tournaments. Local bands will play throughout the day and fireworks will wrap up the evening.

For more information: 815-389-3097; southbeloitfire.com.

Summer’s final bow

Activities for people of all ages will be featured at the Japanese Summer Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford.

Guests will see cultural exhibits, drummers and a traditional Japanese street performer. Traditional tea ceremonies will be offered for an additional fee. Seating is limited for the teas, so advance registration is required.